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INTERVIEW: by Chris MacLean
The Honourable ANNE McLELLAN: Integrating Safety and Security Efforts
The department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEPC) is exclusively dedicated to ensuring safety and security for Canadians. It came to life from the fallout of the September 11 tragedy and the resulting comprehension of a need for an integrated, and interoperable, security and crisis management system……… |
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GUEST EDITORIAL: by Clive Addy
Security is Teamwork
Canadian taxpayers care little about which level or department of government or company does what, when an emergency arises. They expect results and they expect them quickly. The present multi-level approach must be made to respond more quickly… …… |
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LAW: by Jacques J.M. Shore
Cooperation – a Legal Imperative?
Is a government or agency obligated to take action to aid in the security of citizens in preventing cascading damages from threat?……… |
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GLOBAL FORCES: by MGen Hindmarsh (Australia)
Australia Prepares to Fight Terrorism
An Australian Special Operations Force Task Group is currently deployed in the Afghanistan theatre to help prosecute the Global War on Terror. How will the SOF prepare as an effective future force?...…… |
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NATIONAL SECURITY: by Joe Varner
The Threat of a Spectacular Maritime Attack
Al Qaeda has had minimal success in disrupting maritime assets in the past, but indications are that this remains a goal. Are our ports prepared for a crisis?...…… |
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INTERNATIONAL EXERCISES: by Karen Shewbridge, DRDC
Coastal Security
Defence R&D Canada (DRDC) led an international surveillance-oriented trial off the coast of Nova Scotia, contributing to Canada’s ability to conduct high-tech surveillance and secure its coastal approaches against potential threats and illegal activities...…… |
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ENFORCEMENT: by Capt Mark Giles
Military Police Unit Provides Specialized Support
Military police, like their civilian counterparts, are armed for frontline-policing duties. The role, resources and jurisdiction of the CF Military Police are a mystery to many in the law enforcement community and the public at large……… |
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ENFORCEMENT: by Fran Yanor
Police Task Forces Learn to Cooperate
The only benefactor of competition between police forces in an investigation is the serial offender. The leadership of Project KARE is learning from mistakes of past investigations……… |
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UAVs: by Ken Pole
The Unmanned Option
DND is in the process of sorting out the Canadian Forces’ UAV options. The CF could have a family of UAVs in initial operations by mid-2008, evolving to full operational capability well before the project’s official 2012 deadline……… |
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AIR SECURITY: by Mark Duncan, CATSA
Air Transport Security
CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) plays a critical role in the global security system……… |
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SECURITY: by Richard Cohen
Smart Security Needs Coordinated Solutions
Everything happened so fast after 9/11 that much of the huge increases in homeland security and public safety budgets, on both sides of the border, disappeared into massive government reorganizations. Are resources well-spent?…… |
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GUEST EDITORIAL: by Jean Murray
SAR Challenges
Despite immense challenges, Canada’s Search and Rescue system has become one of the best in the world. Demographic changes have increased the calls for SAR in Canada, find out how we are meeting these challenges. Join the annual SARSCENE event which begins in October.…… |
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AVIATION: by Peter Pigott
The Hunt for Affordable & Effective SAR
The Canadian Forces’ efforts have turned to replacing the aging and increasingly unavailable fleets of CC-130 Hercules and CC-115 Buffalos. What has happened to the "fast-tracked" requirement?…… |
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FWSAR CONTENDERS: by Peter Pigott
C-27J: Pilots’ Views
Chief Test Pilots for Alenia's C27J aircraft describe their views of the platform for the Italian proposal for Canada's Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Program.…… |
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FWSAR CONTENDERS: by Chris Wattie
C-295: Serious Solution
EADS CASA is confident their C295 is the best machine to become the Air Force's new Fixed Wing Search and Rescue aircraft.…… |
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NORTHERN CAPABILITIES: by E.G. (Ted) Lennox
It’s time... Search and Rescue IN the Arctic!
The need to substantially improve Search and Rescue (SAR) in the arctic has been clearly articulated for more than five years by three important user groups: the people of Nunavut; the international airlines who fly over Nunavut on flights between North America, Europe and Asia; and the Government of Canada.…… |
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COASTAL PROTECTION: by Charles D. Maginley
How will SOA Status Affect the CCG?
Will the new focus on security serve to increase assets and responsibilities? It has been argued that the Canadian Coast Guard should take on a more serious security role.…… |
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COMBAT SAR: by Major Rob Day
Combat SAR – The Next Wave?
A critical asset in the past, will Combat Search and Rescue again become a necessary capability required by Canadians to safely carry out their duties to protect peace around the globe? …… |
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CANADIAN COAST GUARD: by Michael Olsen
Financial Independence for the Canadian Coast Guard
The Canadian Coast Guard’s new status as a special operating agency (SOA) in Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) means greater management and financial flexibility to ensure that the organization can continue to provide its valuable services to all users of Canadian waters.…… |
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VOLUNTEER SAR: by Don Blakely
Ground Search and Rescue Has Grown Up!
SAR Units are now are guided by Global Positioning Systems and their radios may even automatically transmit their position back to a sophisticated Search Command Vehicle displayed, in real-time, on a computerized map. Most ground search team members will have individual pagers and modern outdoor clothing made with high tech materials.…… |
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HELICOPTERS: by Ken Pole
Rotary Wing SAR
Its unique flying characteristics make the helicopter ideally suited to search and rescue missions worldwide. This is also true in Canada where the Canadian Forces (CF), in a leading role, are assisted by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and often by volunteers from the Canadian Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA).…… |
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OPINION: by Major Rob Day
Sovereignty & Military Power
Many people in government, the media and the general public find the current dispute over Hans Island mildly amusing. The fact is, it may turn out to be a significant diplomatic headache for this country. …… |
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TECHNOLOGY: by Howard Posluns
Emergency Beacons to the Rescue!
Canada’s vast wilderness and oceans have always presented a daunting challenge for the search and rescue community. “Space age” technology came to the rescue in the mid-1970s, and experiments were so successful that the Canada, France, Russia, and the United States joined to create a satellite-aided search and rescue system known as COSPAS-SARSAT.…… |
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POLICE: by Sgt Uday Jaswal
Police Make SAR Partnerships Work
The benefits of community-based policing and the value of the resulting partnerships have long been touted within policing circles. There is still a perception among many frontline officers however, that there are few tangible benefits arising out of this policing philosophy. It is remarkable then, to observe the advancements made within the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Search and Rescue program as a result of non-traditional, community partnerships.…… |
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SATELLITES: by Jean Beaudin and Dr Ingar Moen
Space-based Radar Tracks Ground Movement
RADARSAT-2 GMTI Project. We now have the means to quickly detect and pinpoint movement on the earth’s surface. On the military side, detecting a vehicle or ship via satellite, and knowing where it is headed and how rapidly, could allow Canada to review many more vehicles headed to its borders in a manner that might represent considerable savings in time, energy and resources.…… |
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CDN FORCES: by 2Lt Jeff Chester
SAR Techs
Hundreds of feet below, pine and spruce trees protrude from the mountainous landscape like quills on a porcupine’s back, but without hesitation the SAR Techs hurl themselves out of the airplane and disappear into the mist. What makes these men and women jump into conditions that could mean severe injury or worse? The answer is simple; someone in the forest below needs help.…… |
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MCDN FORCES: by Lt Kendrah Denny and LCdr Mulkins
Navy Heads North to Expand SAR
The capacity to effectively carry out Search and Rescue operations is a significant asset that the Canadian Forces work diligently to maintain. In an effort to sharpen skills in the challenging northern environment, the Navy recently conducted a SAREX with the Canadian Coast Guard in Cape Dorset, Nunavut as part of the month-long Northern Deployment, Operation HUDSON SENTINEL.…… |
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CDN FORCES: by 2Lt Steve Neta
Canada, Russia, United States gear up for Arctic SAREX ’05
Arctic SAREX ’05 will take place from September 12-16 at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. Hosted this year by the United States Alaska Command, the tri-lateral exercise draws participation from Canada, Russia, and the US; SAR teams from the three arctic nations will deploy contingents to partake in arctic joint rescue scenarios.…… |
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GUEST EDITORIAL: by Ronald E. Harrison
“Ready, Aye, Ready!”
History, heritage, and goals of our navy. Canada's Naval Forces are the reflection of a new generation of leadership…… |
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PROCUREMENT: by RAdm (ret) Bruce Johnston
Making Performance-based Procurement Work
The Deepwater Project of the U.S. Coast Guard shows why the performance-based procurement approach is gaining support in military and security circles…… |
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NAVAL REPORT: by Dr Rich Gimblett
West Coast Navy Moves the Yardstick
Multinational naval/air exercise, Trident Fury, coordinates operations in a multi-threat environment with homeland security and expeditionary warfare dimensions…… |
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M&S : UNINHABITED ENVIRONMENT: by MGen John Leech
Boats Without Sailors
Unmanned technology flies, dives, and skims the surface with innovative applications in the naval environment…… |
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M&S: EXERCISE ENVIRONMENT: by Michael Hambley
Modeling, Simulation and War Gaming
The Navy incorporates modeling and simulation in decision-making processes relating to maritime operations, training, R&D, and simulation-based acquisition…… |
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M&S: TRAINING ENVIRONMENT: by LCdr Allan Porteous and Stan Jacobson
Maintenance Procedures Trainer (MPT)
Support of the evolving training requirements of the Canadian Patrol Frigate included acquisition of a Maintenance Procedures Trainer to operate and maintain shipboard systems…… |
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M&S: TRAINING ENVIRONMENT: by Garland Hardy
Shiphandling Simulators
Shiphandling is a key element in the training and development of bridge officers and teams. It is a complex mix of knowledge, skills and judgment....… |
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M&S : R&D ENVIRONMENT: by Greg Walker and Dr Ingar Moen
Shipboard Integration of Sensors & Weapons System
Above Water Warfare has a clear need to address advances in threat systems and the consequent demands on shipboard operations, particularly with regard to littoral environments…… |
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OPINION: by Gary H. Rice
Amphibious Capability
Is an amphibious assault ship the answer to Canada's requirements?… |
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INTEROPERABILITY: by Capt(N) Peter Avis
Interdepartmental Information Sharing
The battlespace of terrorism becomes equally local and federal, domestic and international. Governments must try to comprehend this and react to its changed form.… |
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OPINION: by Jerrod A. Riley
The Unsinkable Corvette
Are naval planners and governments finding new value in this compact yet potent platform, the WWII Corvette.… |
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LEST WE FORGET: by Dave Brown
Commanding a Submarine in WWII
An interview with Lieutenant-Commander (retired) Fred Sherwood, DSC and Bar, RCNVR, former Commander of HMS Spiteful.… |
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INTERVIEW: by Chris MacLean
Lieutenant-General Steve Lucas, Repositioning the Air Force
With the aim of finding out just where the Air Force fits into the equation for combatting the new threat faced by Canada and her allies, FrontLine had the recent privilege of speaking with CAS to discuss these new challenges… |
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INTERVIEW: by Chris MacLean
Brigadier-General Dwayne Lucas, Positively Awesome OWSM
Managing a budget of about $1.26 billion annually, and overseeing a force of about 1200 personnel to execute the tasks, BGen Dwayne Lucas now tells us about the revolutionary Optimized Weapons System Management, better known among his staff as “Awesome.” |
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GUEST EDITORIAL: by Howard Marsh
Focus on Military Capabilities First
The Department of National Defence has long suffered from funding various regional development projects. Cabinet will need to be restrained from using major transformation objectives as the means to rebuild or assist ailing regional economies… |
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OP-ED: by Don McLeod
Canada's Air Force vs Defence Priorities
Canada’s new Defence Policy is a bold and innovative approach to peace and security in the 21st century. For the first time in a long time, the CF has that operational expertise to accomplish its roles. However… |
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OP-ED: by LCdr John Morrison
C4ISR. How far will it go?
With Command and Control, nothing else matters – what we really need is leadership. Command and Control (C2) is the central core of any operation… |
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GLOBAL VIEW: by Major James Simiana
Operation Safari
There are 16 currently-deployed CF operations around the world at this time, most of them similarly small missions, Sudan's Op Safari is another instance of Canada’s military playing to its strengths… |
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M&S : SERIES STRATEGY: by Dennis (Doc) Hopper
Air Force M&S Trends
In our special “Simulation Series,” FrontLine offers a wide selection of articles covering Modelling and Simulation (M&S) in the Canadian Defence and Security environments. A number of trends have become apparent, such as the tremendous increase in capabilities, the affordability of these new technologies and the innovation and adaptability for application in these sectors… |
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M&S : UNINHABITED ENVIRONMENT: by MGen John Leech
UAVs Go ‘Joint’
Last fall, in an outline of the future vision for Air Force transformation, LGen Ken Pennie, then Chief of the Air Staff, announced that the need for high-quality real-time intelligence will lead the Air Force into an unprecedented focus on multi-sensor-equipped, uninhabited aerial vehicles. You may think that a story about UAVs is a story about the Air Force, but it’s not that simple… |
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M&S : R&D ENVIRONMENT: by LCol Rick Hanna and Dr. Ingar Moen
S&T Enables Air Force M&S
The defence technology investment strategy identifies Simulation & Modeling for Acquisition, Requirements, Rehearsal, and Training (SMARRT) as a key R&D activity for enabling the development of future force concepts and identifying future capabilities… |
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M&S: SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENT: by LCol R.E. Rick Thompson
Air Force Modeling, Simulation & Training
Numerous M&S projects, sponsored by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), are intended to increase air power capabilities affordably and effectively. These projects are coordinated via the annual CAS Planning Guidance, through linkages between the various projects, and with unifying events and exercises..… |
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M&S: TRAINING ENVIRONMENT: by Paula O’Shea
Training on-the-go
Readily available and cost effective new technologies make it possible to apply simulation to all phases of training – from development through to delivery, management, and training support. These technologies can provide training in both the typical classroom setting, and “on-the-go.”… |
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M&S: LIFE CYCLE: by Mike Greenley
Defence Simulation: More than a Training Technology
Definition, acquisition, operation, and support of defence systems are discussed in terms of the “life cycle.” The business case for live, virtual, and constructive simulation-based training technologies is typically solid and includes key factors such as… |
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LEST WE FORGET: by Dave Brown
The Canadian War Museum
The new Canadian War Museum is off to a good start in that it shows us much more than the old one. It’s certain to someday be interesting when it grows up and learns to speak… |
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GUEST EDITORIAL: by Robert Hunter
A Challenge for NATO’s New Chairman
Another step towards increasing Canada’s influence in the global security world, is the recent selection of General Ray Henault, Canada’s former Chief of the Defence Staff, as the next Chairman of NATO’s Military Committee. … |
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INTERVIEW: by MGen (ret) John Leech
Dan Ross, ADM(IM) – And Now for the Implementation…
U.S. priorities now place security above all other concerns, including trade. Security has become the current center of gravity in the bilateral relationship with Canada. This has caused stresses in the areas of defence and trade, requiring a reconsideration of how best to manage the future of U.S.-Canada relations. Leaders on both sides of the border, at all levels and across multiple disciplines, have historical precedent and encouragement to find solutions… |
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BIODEFENCE: by Scott Flukinger and Chris Bouquet
Biodefence Opportunities for Canadian Industry
As the Canadian Government embarks on the review of the Bill C-36, the Anti-Terrorism Act, Canadians must reflect on the important balancing act between civil rights and national security that is before us. Events that have occurred in the Netherlands, which is often referred to as Europe’s most liberal, tolerant, and multicultural society, may be helpful in our deliberations… |
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The Great Debate: CF Transformation
FrontLine’s quest for informed opinions on the widely anticipated “new vision” has been a resounding success. We plan on making this an annual feature, thanks to the following corporations which have supported us in bringing this Great Debate opportunity to the defence community : Alenia; CMC Electronics; EADS; General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; L-3 MAPPS; L-3 WESCAM; Lockheed Martin; Lockheed Martin Canada; Mondial Aviation; Raytheon; and Thales Group.… |
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The Great Debate: by MGen (ret) Lewis Mackenzie
A 2005 White Paper
The 1994 White Paper needs an update. At no cost to Canada's taxpayers, this proposed 2005 White Paper answers key questions in record time.… |
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The Great Debate: by MGen (ret) Terry Liston
The Minister’s Challenge
Defence Minister Bill Graham is facing the challenge of presenting a new Defence Review to the Canadian Government. Some key concepts for consideration are presented here?… |
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The Great Debate: by Col (ret) Don W McLeod
A Viable Air Force
What is the role of the Air Force in the Canadian transformation plans for a new and fully integrated military system?…
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The Great Debate: by Col (ret) Angus Brown
DART Viability
Does Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team meet criteria for the most efficient use of Canada's "aid" resources? … |
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The Great Debate: by Professor Sunil Ram
The Vision & the Issues
To understand the nature of CF transformation (specifically the Army) in context of the early 21st century battlespace, we must take a closer look at the process envisioned by General Rick Hillier.… |
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The Great Debate: by Alan Williams
Procurement & Military
Outgoing ADM(MAT), Alan Williams reflects on the progress made during his tenure.… |
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The Great Debate: by Ron Kane
Procurement & Industry
Vice-President of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada discusses the importance of offsets in the procurement process.… |
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The Great Debate: by Cdr (ret) Ralph Fisher
Support from Outside the Tent
Rebuilding requires more than efficiency. It will demand an unprecedented level leadership to reform the deeply entrenched status quo.… |
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The Great Debate: by Col (ret) Gary Rice
National Security Strategy
The vision of the future would see a streamlined defence department. How will that affect National Security?… |
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The Great Debate: by Cdr Kenneth P. Hansen
Expeditionary Capabilities
How will the creation of a joint expeditionary capability affect the force structure of the Canadian Navy?… |
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The Great Debate: by Stan Jacobson
Training & Finance
Training is a means to an end, not an end unto itself. Should training be more effectively viewed as an overhead cost? … |
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The Great Debate: by Maj Rob Day
Strategy or Policy?
Policy, Doctrine, and Strategy… are these words interchangeable, or do they have distinct meanings? Will understanding the terms better mean clearer communication?… |
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